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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,291.07, 11,442.11 and 4,754.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,291.07, 11,442.11 and 4,754.30 is: 6,561.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,291.07 : 11,442.11 = 4,754.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,291.07/11,442.11 = 4,754.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,291.07x = 11,442.11 × 4,754.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,291.07x = 54,399,142.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,399,142.59/8,291.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,561.17

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